e2e-tester

End-to-end tests with Playwright validate complete user workflows against a running Redpanda Console stack. Use testcontainers to spin up dependencies, write tests using accessible selectors (getByRole, getByLabel) and data-testid attributes, and run them via bun run e2e-test after building frontend assets.

Testcontainers provide Docker-based infrastructure for running tests in isolated environments. They let Playwright tests execute against a live Redpanda stack without manual setup, supporting both OSS and Enterprise mode configurations for multi-page user workflow validation.

Analyze failures by identifying flaky tests and missing testids that prevent reliable element selection. Use MCP Playwright agents to inspect failures, refine selectors with accessible patterns, and add data-testid attributes where needed to stabilize multi-page interactions.

Yes, this Skill applies to creating test suites for both OSS and Enterprise mode deployments. Testcontainers configuration adapts to each mode, allowing you to validate user workflows across different Redpanda Console editions.

Adding data-testid attributes improves test reliability by providing stable selectors independent of styling changes. The Skill identifies missing testids during failure analysis and recommends where to add them, though accessible selectors (getByRole, getByLabel) work without them.

The Skill ensures test data cleanup after each test run, preventing state leakage between tests and maintaining isolation when running against Dockerized deployments via testcontainers.